FAO Workshop on Child Labour in Fisheries and Aquaculture in collaboration with ILO, Rome, 14-16 April 2010

Workshop objectives

To provide a forum where participants will exchange and discuss knowledge, experiences and good practices on child labour in fisheries and aquaculture and the ways to address child labour issues

To agree on a set of recommendations, provide advice and define actions that can be applied by governments, international organizations, fishworkers’ organizations, the fishing industry and other stakeholders.

Understanding the nature and scope of child labour in fisheries, fish processingand aquaculture, including identifying the types of activities that children undertake, by age, by sex.

Clarifying the concepts oflight work and hazardous work.

Identifying causes, including the role of poverty, that contribute to child labour in fisheries and aquaculture.

Identifying consequences and impacts of child labour in fishing, fish processing and aquaculture, including the potential health impacts of specific activities and working conditions in fisheries sector related work.

DAY 2: THURSDAY, 15 APRIL

9:00-10:00

Presentation and discussion of outcomes by each of the 3 groups

10:00-10:45

Presentation “The extent and distribution of child labour in the fisheries sector and identification of data gaps".